Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (6:30:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!

Pay Range: $38.00 - $56.78 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Provides simple, intermediate, and complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on the general care floors and special care units. Improves and maintains patient cardiopulmonary status through the application and administration of various medications, gases, devices, and procedures. They function independently in assigned areas. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush Oak Park Hospital policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• All RTs must pass departmental competencies
• Requires BLS and ACLS. PALS within 90 days of hire. NRP Preferred
• Minimum education requirement is an Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Technical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy.
• Customer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• NRP
• Bachelor's Degree
Physical Demands:
• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds in order to handle cylinders
• A high level of patience must be exhibited as people learn at different speeds.
• Ability to be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1. Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways.
2. Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.
3. Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.
4. Applies CPAP and BIPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.
5. Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits, abstracts, research, Daily Management System (DMS) projects, committee participation, or other activities to improve the clinical and work environments.
6. Develops patient driven protocols in conjunction with department leadership. Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing.
7. Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, and cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values; provides respiratory care interventions within the scope of the Rapid Response Team, performs CPR.
8. Performs bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function; identifies normal values for patients.
9. Provides patient/family education.
10. Performs ECGs and arterial puncture.
11. Participates in on-going maintenance of the blood gas equipment, QC, calibration and proficiency testing.
12. Performs bronchoscopy assist.
13. Provides clinical supervision of respiratory care students on rotation.
14. Demonstrate initiative in optimizing patient care by participating in physician rounds and documenting assessment findings and therapy changes
15. Demonstrate professionalism by belonging to the AARC/ISRC and/or pursuing education to advance ones skills
16. Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: 502157510IMGeneralN&

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider

Rush North & Harlem Outpatient Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University System for Health, a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider, at our new North & Harlem Outpatient Center in Chicago. This provider will take over and maintain a panel of patients for all acute, chronic and health maintenance needs.

Department/division specs

• Practice alongside 10 primary care physicians and one fellow primary care APP
• Primarily Family Medicine Practice seeing all ages
• Strong access to a robust specialty referral network in the building and region

Duties & Responsibilities

• 36 patient-facing hours and four admin hours/week
• Monday-Friday with 8-, 10- or 12-hour shift flexibility
• Hours to include a combination of two early or two late clinics (or combo) per week
• Up to two Saturday morning clinics/month (provider choice)
• 4 weeks of phone-based call per year
• 100% outpatient

Preferred Qualifications:

· Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in primary care setting is preferred, not required. Relevant RN experience may be considered.

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
• Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

The brand new 60,000-square-foot Rush outpatient center at North & Harlem Avenues in Chicago, opened July 2025, is part of Rush’s commitment to delivering the best care available, close to home at locations across the Chicago area. Help grow a practice delivering access to specialized patient care within our community!

Rush North & Harlem is significantly expanding access to Rush primary and specialty care for northwest Chicago and suburban patients in near west communities like Oak Park, River Forest and Elmwood Park, by offering some of the most sought-after healthcare services — including nationally ranked specialties like neurology and cardiology. The new center is another example of how Rush is working to deliver the best care and outcomes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $132,000 - $200,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Communication Disorders-CHS

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 4 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $40.00 - $75.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Adjunct Faculty members are assigned specific courses to teach based on their specialty education and experience. This is a temporary, part-time position and Adjunct Faculty members may work as needed. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Master’s degree or earned Doctorate in applicable area to the profession required. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required for Instructor-level roles.
•Excellent skills in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction and evaluation.
•Knowledge and experience with Web-Based education when applicable.
•Excellent communication and organizational abilities in managing class functions, clinical sites as applicable, and students.
•Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
•Ability to consistently instruct and counsel students in an informative and professional manner.
•Able and willing to learn new skills as needed, especially to work with new instructional technologies.
•Ability to develop and implement courses and programs.
•Ability to organize and implement effective teaching assignments.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Develops and maintains courses, and other content areas in the curriculum in accordance with national accreditation standards.
•Instructs and assists in multiple courses in the program as assigned.
•Develops and seeks outcomes assessments for the program and courses taught.
•Interacts with existing programs in the department and teaches as assigned in these programs.
•Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $52.15 - $87.61 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Unit Director is the clinical and business manager for specific patient care units(s). The Unit Director provides direction and vision and creates human, operational and organizational systems that assure exemplary patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure
• Current CPR
• ACLS for Unit Directors of: ED, ICU, Telemetry, Endoscopy, PACU
• National certification (exceptions noted below)
• Candidates external to the Division of Nursing or ROPH with a graduate degree are required to acquire National Certification within 24 months of assuming position.
• Candidates external to the Division of Nursing or ROPH enrolled in a graduate program are required to continuously take course work toward degree completion and acquire national certification within 24 months after degree completion.
• An advanced level of analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex organizational systems or programs.
• Communication skill in order to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations that encompass organizational and departmental issues.
Physical Demands:
• Work requires 24/7 accountability and the ability to supervise and manage staff across that time.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the ROPH structures and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 30 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients with appropriate lift devices.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen images and reports.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice:
• Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement.
• Leads unit and department quality initiatives, research and /or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
• Develops effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
• Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit and department level.
Relationships and Caring:
• Creates an environment which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
• Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
• Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
• Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
• Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines.
• Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
Critical Thinking
• Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.
• Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement.
• Responds to societal and technological trends, issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare.
Technical Expertise
• Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
• Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing
• Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
• Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making.
• Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
• Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills.
Leadership
• Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs.
• Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
• Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
• Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues.
• Mentors and coaches delegation and management skills along with career development.
• Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
• Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
Systems
• Analyzes fiscal and budgetary implications when modifying practice and operational systems.
• Creates a human resource strategy which includes the management of performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
• Establishes procedures and processes to ensure administrative management of the unit.
• Demonstrates financial accountability by managing human and capital resources in accordance with the annual budget.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Security

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (10:30:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $18.50 - $23.25 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under the general supervision of a Security Supervisor, the unarmed Security Officer will provide physical protection for persons and safeguarding of property on the Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) Campus. The security officer will report and document infractions of rules, regulations and policies of RUMC; and violations of federal, state and local laws and/or ordinances. The security officer will exemplify the RUMC missions, visions and values and act in accordance with RUMC policies and procedures.

Other information:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•High School graduate or GED. Previous hospital security experience preferred but not required.
•Valid driver’s (Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) license required.
•Must have a prior driving record deemed acceptable to RUMC based upon the results of a Motor Vehicle Report check conducted by Human Resources.
•Must possess and be responsible for maintaining current Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC). International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (“IAHSS”) certification required within six months of employment and maintained thereafter.
•Ability to handle confidential matters. Ability to exercise independent judgment, excellent customer service skills.
•Must be able to stand or walk during the majority, if not entire tour of duty and be able to withstand weather extremes for external assignments.
•Physically able to perform required responsibilities. Must be able to qualify for and successfully demonstrate the use and maintenance of departmental equipment. Must be able to wear body armor.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
•Provide fixed, walking and vehicular patrols of all RUMC buildings and grounds.
•Perform Security Services Dispatch functions.
•Conduct basic interviews and investigations.
•Observe and document security and safety hazards.
•Prepare incident reports, memorandums and other written documentation.
•Assists local police agencies during investigations or emergencies.
•Monitor and assist with access control and visitor management.
•Controls and enforces vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns in the Medical Center as assigned.
•Provides security escort services as assigned.
•Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or releases to authorized persons).
•Responds to emergency situations (i.e. Code Red, Blue, Code Triage, Code Orange, etc.).
•Performs other duties as assigned

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Patient Access-Pre-Visit

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $45.59 - $74.19 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under the leadership of the System Director of Patient Financial Clearance, the System Manager of Financial Clearance – Pre-Authorization Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of pre-authorization functions supporting ambulatory clinics and hospital-based services across the Rush University System for Health. This role ensures that all services requiring prior authorization are secured in accordance with payer policies prior to service delivery, supporting timely patient care while protecting organizational revenue integrity.
This position requires deep subject matter expertise in complex authorization workflows, payer medical necessity requirements, and Epic electronic health record processes. The System Manager provides oversight across high-complexity clinical service lines—including diagnostic imaging, surgical services, and infusion therapies—ensuring documentation meets stringent payer-specific requirements.
The System Manager acts as a vital liaison between physicians, clinical teams, and revenue cycle departments. By aligning clinical orders with payer policies, this role plays a critical part in preventing authorization-related denials, minimizing revenue leakage, and ensuring services are financially secured across the system.

Other information:
Qualifications
Education
•Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
•An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible healthcare revenue cycle experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
•Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
•Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations, with significant focus in prior authorization, financial clearance, or patient access functions.
•Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience, preferably in a system or multi-site environment.
•Demonstrated experience supporting complex authorization workflows for diagnostic imaging, surgical services, and infusion therapies.
•High proficiency in Epic authorization workflows and work queue management.
•Experience collaborating with physicians and clinic operations is strongly preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
•Advanced knowledge of payer authorization requirements, medical necessity policies, and reimbursement guidelines.
•Strong understanding of authorization lifecycle management, including clinical documentation requirements and payer review processes.
•Demonstrated expertise in Epic authorization workflows, work queues, and electronic order-driven authorization processes.
•Ability to interpret payer policies and translate requirements into operational workflows.
•Experience analyzing operational and financial performance data to support denial prevention and revenue optimization.
•Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills.
•Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
•Ability to lead operational improvements in a complex healthcare environment.
Core Competencies
•Authorization & Payer Policy Expertise
•Revenue Integrity & Financial Stewardship
•Operational Leadership
•Provider & Clinical Partnership
•Financial Clearance Optimization
•Process Improvement & Innovation
•Strategic Collaboration

Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
•Provide leadership and operational oversight for financial clearance teams responsible for securing prior authorizations across multiple outpatient and hospital-based service lines.
•Ensure staff follow standardized workflows for obtaining authorizations in accordance with payer policies, medical necessity guidelines, and service-specific requirements.
•Oversee authorization operations for diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, outpatient procedures, in-office procedures, and infusion services, ensuring appropriate clinical information is obtained and submitted to payers.
•Maintain operational knowledge of complex payer requirements, authorization pathways, and service-specific review criteria that impact approval outcomes.
Authorization Workflow Expertise
•Provide subject matter expertise in authorization lifecycle management, including order review, clinical documentation verification, submission processes, payer follow-up, and approval tracking.
•Ensure appropriate alignment between clinical orders, procedural coding, and payer authorization requirements to support accurate submission and approval.
•Maintain expertise in payer medical necessity guidelines, documentation requirements, and service-specific authorization pathways.
•Identify and resolve operational barriers that delay or prevent authorization approvals.
Epic Workflow and Technology Optimization
•Serve as an operational expert in Epic authorization and referral workflows, including order-driven authorization processes, work queues, and authorization tracking tools.
•Ensure optimal use of Epic functionality to support efficient authorization management, including documentation capture, order review, and work queue prioritization.
•Partner with information technology and revenue cycle leadership to improve Epic workflows related to authorization management, clinical documentation integration, and operational reporting.
•Support implementation and optimization of automation tools and technology solutions that improve authorization efficiency and payer communication.
Revenue Cycle Performance
•Support the organization’s revenue cycle by ensuring services requiring authorization are appropriately cleared prior to service delivery.
•Monitor authorization approval rates, payer turnaround times, and denial trends to identify operational risks and revenue protection opportunities.
•Develop and implement strategies to reduce authorization-related denials and payer escalations.
•Collaborate with revenue cycle leadership to support financial clearance metrics and organizational revenue goals.
•Ensure staff if following the Point of Service Collection.
Provider and Clinic Collaboration
•Partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic leadership to ensure clinical documentation and supporting information align with payer requirements.
•Provide expertise to clinical departments regarding payer policies, medical necessity documentation, and authorization submission requirements.
•Serve as a liaison between clinical teams, financial clearance staff, and revenue cycle operations to resolve authorization barriers and support timely patient care.
Team Leadership and Development
•Recruit, train, mentor, and manage financial clearance staff responsible for authorization operations.
•Develop team expertise in complex payer authorization requirements, service-specific workflows, and clinical documentation standards.
•Establish productivity, quality, and service level expectations for authorization teams.
•Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
•Strong focus and plan on nurturing a top tier work environment for employees to meet organizational goals of staff engagement
Process Improvement and Operational Excellence
•Lead initiatives to improve authorization turnaround times, reduce rework, and strengthen documentation accuracy.
•Analyze operational workflows to identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and improved payer response management.
•Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial clearance performance and revenue protection.
Operational Performance and Reporting
•Monitor key performance indicators including authorization turnaround times, approval rates, denial trends, payer response timelines, and service level compliance.
•Develop operational reporting to identify workflow gaps, payer issues, and process improvement opportunities.
•Provide leadership with actionable insights related to authorization performance and revenue cycle impact.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 9 South Atrium - General Medicine

Work Type: Part-Time - 24 Hours per week (0. 6 FTE)

Shift: Primarily Day Shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM) with some shift rotation on occasion

Work Schedule: 8-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $20.50 per hour

Summary:
The Unit Clerk performs clerical duties associated with customer service, the patient care record and electronic health record on the inpatient units. The Unit Clerk is directly responsible for the maintenance of the patient care record and its contents as well as coordinating patient activities, services and supplies from ancillary and support areas that directly relate to patient care. The Unit Clerk is also directly responsible for communication equipment. The Unit Clerk exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of basic computer and keyboard functions.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Able to write legibly and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Able to type 25 words/minute or greater.
• Able to handle internal and external customer interaction with courtesy, tack, diplomacy and discretion.
Physical Demands:
• The ability to move throughout the Medical Center
• Lifting or carrying objects up to 25 lbs.
• Shifts include providing 7 days a week, 24 hours/day, coverage as necessary.
• Able to respond to and prioritize multiple requests and variable degrees of unpredictability requiring adaptability in work activities.
• Work entails coming in contact with patient specimens during processing and transport.

Responsibilities:
1. Customer service
1.1 Greets customers by establishing eye contact, smiling as appropriate and offering assistance.
1.2 Answers incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously, states greeting, name, unit, and offer of assistance.
1.3 Answers and screens phone calls to determine appropriate person or response needed.
1.4 Identifies opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and unit operations, presents implementation suggestions to manager.
1.5 Owns complaints received from customers and follows through; if resolution is not obtained promptly, directs complaint to manager.
1.6 Anticipates customer needs and assists patients and visitors with direction.
1.7 Screens patient call lights and forwards request to appropriate staff member.
2. Patient flow/bed control
2.1 Collaborates with Patient Placement, Patient Access, Unit Clerical Manager, and Environmental Services to ensure room readiness for patient admits or transfers.
2.2 Schedules diagnostic tests and notifies nursing staff of patient schedules on a per shift basis.
2.3 Reconciles census every shift.
2.4 Performs walking census reconciliation a half hour before the end of each shift.
3. Patient medical records
3.1 Assumes accountability for the maintenance of medical records and ensures that current records and records of previous hospitalizations are returned to the Medical Records department as described in policy.
3.2 Processes admission, transfer, expiration, and discharge records and completes any other functions associated with patient records in a timely, accurate and legible manner.
3.3 Maintains patient care record by insuring all forms are properly labeled with patient I.D. and incorporates them into the patient care record in a timely, organized and accurate manner.
3.4 Follows through on all processes using appropriate unit procedures, such as Kardexes, diagnostic test sheet and patient charges.
3.5 Initiates and follows all electronic health record downtime procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
4. Unit operations/technology
4.1 Utilizes complex telecommunication systems.
4.2 Utilizes and trouble shoots all unit based communication equipment.
4.3 Identifies and trouble shoots technology failures and handles computer down time.
4.4 Maintains proper par levels of unit supplies and forms by re-ordering in a timely fashion.
4.5 Maintains and utilizes unit pneumatic tube stations for clerical and clinical functions.
5. Teamwork/professional work style
5.1 Reports off to oncoming shift, verbally and/or by using unit specific written formats.
5.2 Remains on duty until relieved. Cross-covers multiple units as required.
5.3 Independently offers assistance to peers or other staff members when workload allows.
5.4 Communicates and negotiates breaks and absences from desk per unit protocol with unit leadership.
5.5 Maintains a clean and orderly nursing station and personal work and storage area.
5.6 Demonstrates commitment to patient confidentiality and values of Rush.
5.7 Accepts assignments, as delegated, by the unit leadership or the charge nurse.
5.8 Demonstrates adaptability to change and flexibility in accepting assignments that differ from the established norm.
5.9 Actively and enthusiastically participates in the orientation of new personnel including, but not limited to clerical, nursing, and medical personnel. Adheres to Unit Clerk dress code.
6. Continuous quality improvement
6.1 Takes responsibility for correcting hazards, or reporting faulty equipment, which may endanger self and others and reports status of equipment to unit leadership.
6.2 Is aware of and participates in department and Rush quality improvement initiatives.
7. Education and self-development
7.1 Seeks continual opportunities to learn and assumes accountability for annual mandatory inservice requirements.
7.2 Attends staff meetings on scheduled workdays and signs off on minutes of all other meetings.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: HB Commercial Billing-Collect

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Responsible for assisting the Denial Management team with various duties including understanding the denial, maintaining a filing system from various payers for record management, reviewing denial data from our all payers for accuracy of information and writing appeal letters as needed. Exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
HS Diploma
• 2 years’ experience in a healthcare environment.
• General knowledge of the healthcare field.
• Working knowledge of Epic.
• Advanced knowledge of the review process for commercial payers and government review agencies.
• Strong computer, interpersonal and mathematical skills.
• Technical aptitude with the ability to quickly gain proficiency with relevant computer applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities:
1. Writes standard appeal letters to Managed Care payers and submit charts when needed with these appeals. Works with Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital departments as needed to obtain any missing information.
2. Maintains thorough understanding of medical policies and applies them to current denial situations. Attends payer meetings as needed.
3. Contacts physician offices and works with their staff to identify rationale and resolve denials.
4. Manages assigned work queues in Epic. Assigns cases to denial management representatives as needed.
5. Acts as the first point of contact for resolution of escalated issues internally. Escalates issues to manager or payers as needed.
6. Documents activity in all HCF systems with narratives of action taken.
7. Serves key role as mentor and trainer to other denial management representatives and other sections of Healthcare Finance as needed.
8. Denial Avoidance / Payment delay management.
9. Identifies trends and assists with developing process improvements.
10. Collaborates with other Healthcare Finance members when technical issues arise.
11. Creates BDC records in Epic.
12. Demonstrates contributions to financial goals reflected by suggested process improvements.
13. Identifies and prints the needed medical records in Epic.
14. Willingness to engage in continual education and training in the subject field.
15. Participates in educational activities.
16. May lead and direct work of others; assists with training new staff as needed.
17. Maintains strictest confidentiality.
18. Performs special projects as assigned by the Director of Revenue Management.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: VBC Clinic - Clinic

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Performs clinic activities including answering telephones, patient and visitor reception, administrative office duties, and Health Information Management responsibilities. The employee who holds this position exemplifies the Rush Mission, Vision and Values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including compliance with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service and Performance Standards.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to patient health information and protection of confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize EPIC efficiently.
• Ability to sit for several hours each day and remain professional and calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt to change and be flexible.
• Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the EPIC scheduling test with 3 attempts, within 45 days of completion of training.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations as needed. Schedule locations and shift times will vary given business needs.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Medical office experience.

Responsibilities:
1.Performs a variety of office functions including the retrieval and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, filing, stocking of supplies, and preparation and dissemination of clinic correspondence and completion of Epic Administrative In-Box as directed.
2.Accesses EPIC to retrieve referrals, orders and other documentation. Assists patients with Release of Information requests.
3.Maintains and retrieves medical records per HIM and office protocol.
4.Addresses patient calls efficiently and courteously. Takes accurate, clear and concise messages that provide sufficient information for the clinical staff and/or receiving party to effectively handle the issue/request.
5.Schedules, cancels and/or reschedules patient appointments, as assigned. Places reminder calls or sends information to patients in advance of their appointment per office policy.
6.Appropriately transfers patients to pre-registration for insurance verification.
7.Prepares and disseminates patient letters and other correspondence from EPIC.
8.Problem solves issues by seeking out the appropriate resources.
9.Works collaboratively as part of the medical practice team.
10.Performs other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Dept of Surgery Admi

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Financial Analyst provides financial support to the department leaders. This will include the development of budgets and
financial analyses, maintenance of financial reports,. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance
with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree with three years’ experience OR master's degree a 1 year of experience.
2. Strong financial analysis.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and collaborate in the broad network of Rush University
Medical Center (RUMC).
5. Ability to work independently with minimal direction and to work as part of a team.
6. Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines, possess strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
7. Ability to exercise judgment when dealing with confidential matters.
8. Business acumen and ability to think systemically and strategically.
9. Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
1. Experience in clinical, research, or health care field.
2. Five years of experience in healthcare administration or finance.

Responsibilities:
1. Assists in the submission budgets. Identifies opportunities and recommends implementation of process changes to
support greater efficiency and usefulness in the budget creation and tracking.
2. Tracks monthly performance and financial data into an executive dashboard.
4. Create various financial analyses reports as needed.
5. Coordinates preparation and submission of financial reports and other paperwork.
6. Tracks or coordinates the tracking of paperwork and maintenance of appropriate copies.
7. Develops and maintains strong, collaborative working relationships with key contacts including Finance
8. Prepares routine reports for management distribution (i.e. volume, CMI, FTEs, space, patient service
revenue, etc.)
9. Coordinates/compiles data submission and maintains structure for Benchmarking and Productivity
10. Routine monthly data loads to budget system as well as maintain the dimension table.
11. Supports the annual operating and capital budget processes as well as interim reforecasts
12. Provide basic training and support to external departments
13. Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: 520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Emergency Department

Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)

Shift: Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 per hour

Summary:
Under the direction of a professional nurse, the Patient Care Tech 1 assists the patient with activities of daily living, transfer and mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient.

Other information:
•High School plus specialized training
•Entry level experience
•Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
•Current CPR
•Good communication skills
•Computer skills
•Good time management and organizational skills
•Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs.
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions wile caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
• Ability to walk and stand throughout most designated shifts.
• Ability to lift items weighing 10-50 pounds, above 50 pounds utilizes appropriate lift equipment.
• Ability to carry items weighing 10-25 pounds (11-33% of time); 25 to 75 pounds (1-10% of time).

Responsibilities:
•Properly apply safety devices.
•Assures that patients are set up and ready for meals and assists with feeding as appropriate.
•Performs accuchecks 30 minutes before meals or as directed by the RN and reports and documents blood sugar levels to the RN.
•Inform RN immediately of any change in patient’s condition.
•Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer-focused care.
•Communicates effectively with patients at levels appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity.
•Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships.
•Computer documentation is accurate, timely and at point-of-care when possible.
•Notify charge nurse whenever leaving the unit.
•Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living promoting maximal independence.
•Accurately calculates and documents calorie count, intake and output and patients’ weights.
•Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities observing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices.
•Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs
•Enhance patient satisfaction by hourly rounding and prevention of call light needs. Improves response to call lights when they occur.
•Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to insure high levels of patient care.
•Follow CDC guidelines for hand washing and be aware of and follow isolation precautions.
•Need to always be on the floor during shift report unless directed by the Charge RN.
•Work as a team with your nurse to ensure that the patient feels safe and well cared for while with us in the hospital.
• Documents accurately, timely, and at point-of-care when possible

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Continuing Education

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 4 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 1:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $16.60 per hour

Summary:
The work-study student will assist with administrative tasks and projects in the Interprofessional Continuing Education. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma
•Possesses customer friendly attitude
•Professional verbal and written communication skills
•Detail oriented
•Professional and pleasant office mannerism
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Interest in survey or data collection
Disclaimer:

Responsibilities:
•Duties will include assisting in the collection and distribution of evaluation data for continuing education programs.
•General office organization. Keeping space welcoming and professional.
•General office tasks. Assist with administrative tasks including, assisting with customer service inquiries, processing attendee credits and data entry.
•Assignments to support IPCE Leaders.
•Ability to work independently.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.